Candida auris disinfectant

Abstract

A method of disinfecting Candida auris is disclosed including treating a surface with a solution comprising 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester. The solution may further include protocatechuic acid. The solution may include an alcohol. The alcohol may include methanol, ethanol, or isopropyl alcohol. The surface may include a solid surface, a porous or semi-porous surface, or a cloth-like surface. The surface may include a surface on skin, clothes, masks, a medical device, food processing equipment, hearing aid or a surgical implant. The surface may include a surface in a healthcare facility.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of disinfecting  Candida auris  comprising:
 treating a surface with a solution comprising 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester. 
 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the solution further comprises protocatechuic acid. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the solution comprises an alcohol. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the alcohol comprises ethanol, or isopropyl alcohol. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a solid surface, a porous or semi-porous surface, or a cloth-like surface. 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a surface on skin, clothes, masks, a medical device, food processing equipment, a hearing aid, ear plugs, or a surgical implant. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a surface on a wound dressing, bedding, vascular implants, or bandage. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a surface in a public building including a floor, wall, table, counter, doorknob, and/or elevator button. 
     
     
       9. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the public building is a healthcare facility. 
     
     
       10. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a surface in a ventilation filter, air conditioning or heating duct, or air conditioning or heating component. 
     
     
       11. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the solution comprises 0.1% to 30% Ethyl ester of Protocatechuic acid in 70% isopropyl alcohol or ethanol.